Vehicle recall 14V270000 · May 22, 2014
2013 Lexus GS 350
In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
- Consequence
- If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V270000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2014
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Owner notification
- July 14, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,462
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages; Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lexus GS 350 (2013): 2013
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